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Q: I want to keep a handgun in my car. Do I need a permit? A: The short answer is no; you do not need a permit to carry a handgun in Indiana – if you meet certain criteria established by the State. As of July 1, 2022, the State of Indiana no longer requires a handgun permit to legally carry, conceal, or transport a gun within the state.  While this allows individuals to carry a handgun without a permit, it is…

In 2022, the Indiana Department of Corrections transitioned to the Case Plan Credit Time program (CPCT), a multidisciplinary approach to assisting incarcerated individuals preparing to return to local communities after their release. Offenders with mental health, cognitive disorders, or medical issues that prevent them from formal programming are now eligible to earn credit time based on treatment progress and behavior. Indiana’s current credit time law was created to assist people in serving their sentences and getting back to their normal, productive life in…

If you commit a crime in the state of Indiana, there are multiple types of consequences you could face.Probation and parole are common penalties for criminal offenses. Parole and probation are similar in some ways, but their meanings are not identical.  If you are facing criminal charges, it is important to get in contact with a trusted criminal defense attorney to help you understand how both can impact your life as part of a crime sentence.  Here, we’re discussing the basics of probation and parole, as well as the…

Divorce can lead to difficult decisions surrounding determining initial child custody and child support obligations. Additionally, subsequent custody modification cases are very emotional and complex. This is why it is best to partner with an experienced Indianapolis family law attorney. What Is Considered the Child’s Best Interest in Indiana? In the state of Indiana, child custody decisions are rooted in the standard of “the best interests of the child.”  To determine what would be in a child’s best interests, Indiana law provides numerous factors…

Note: the following blog article was updated in July 2023. What Happens When You Get Arrested in Indianapolis? An arrest is a scary experience for anyone. The whole process has you out of sorts, you wonder what your next move is. In this article, we walk you through the arrest process. After you post bail or you are released, your best bet is to contact a criminal defense attorney right away. When someone is arrested in Marion County, the police will book them in…

Note: the following blog article was updated in July 2023. Need to talk to someone right away? Reach out to the family law attorneys at Eskew Law. New 2022 and 2023 Parenting Time Guidelines When you divorce or separate from the parent with whom you share a child, navigating issues such as parenting time can feel difficult and overwhelming. The best way to protect your family’s well-being is to consider your child’s needs and development. It is also important to consider your family’s lifestyle….

If you were hit by a USPS mail truck, you might wonder how to file an auto accident claim with the USPS in Indiana. Under the Federal Tort Claims Act, you must first file a timely tort claim prior to filing a lawsuit against a federal employee that injured you.  Under federal law, you file a claim with the appropriate federal agency whose employee was involved in the incident. Filing a claim against the USPS may sound intimidating, but you do not have…

If you lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, you might have questions about what happens after someone dies in a car accident in Indiana. Indiana law allows the personal representative of the adult who died to bring a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages. Sometimes, a parent or guardian may file a wrongful death lawsuit if their child dies in a car accident. Doing so cannot bring back their loved one, but it can help to lift the burden…

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, with the rise of these services, there has also been a rise in reports of rideshare sexual assault and rideshare assault. If you are the victim of assault during a rideshare, you may wonder if you can sue Uber or Lyft. The answer is yes; you can sue Uber or Lyft for assault in Indiana, but the process can be complex. If a rideshare driver assaulted you, there might be…